Adaptation Actions
- (x) Remove Endemic, rare or endangered species may be lost filter Endemic, rare or endangered species may be lost
- (x) Remove Toilets over flow and contaminate water resources filter Toilets over flow and contaminate water resources
- (x) Remove Overflowing creeks/rivers damage some piping infrastructure filter Overflowing creeks/rivers damage some piping infrastructure
- (x) Remove Animals and their enclosures are exposed to climate extremes filter Animals and their enclosures are exposed to climate extremes
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60 - Raise/elevate river creek crossings highly
61 - Bury/lower river/creek crossings well underground
62 - If possible, have water pipes cross rivers/creeks at less vulnerable points up or down stream
63 - Use local knowledge of cyclone vulnerable areas when laying water pipes/infrastructure
163 - Utilize appropriate building materials for livestock enclosres that can withstand climtic extremes
400 - Do not utilize sensitive Bush and VIP toilets in flood prone areas
401 - Do not drink ground water near bush and VIP toilets after flood conditions
402 - Do not use bush and VIP toilets in areas with undrainable clay soils
403 - Do not swim or bathe in rivers immediately following a flood event
404 - Suggest other types of toilet designs
405 - Septic tanks could be placed above ground to avoid flood contamination
406 - Develop and follow construction standards for water supply and sanitation, use of toilets in certain areas
407 - Consider toilet location in terms of nearby water sources, and also in terms of soil type, nearness to sensitive areas (coral reefs etc)
422 - Develop databases of all Vanuatu biodiversity, including vulnerable habitats and food sources
423 - Identify and protect all species of heat-sensitive gecko
425 - identify and replant host tree of sensitive epiphyte, orchids and lizards
426 - Identify and protect all species of heat-sensitive insects
427 - Identify and protect all species of heat-sensitive high elevation birds
428 - Identify and protect all species of heat-sensitive ground nesting birds
429 - Place coconut fronds or other protection over sea turtle nests on the beach to cool them down